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Robot suit to be used in Fukushima cleanup, controlled by brain waves
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By Adam Westlake /
October 18, 2012 /
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HAL has a network of sensors that are used to monitor the user’s brain signals, then it moves the suit’s limbs at the same time as the wearer, meaning there is little to no weight or force on their muscles. While Fukushima workers have to wear a 60 kilogram (132 pound) tungsten vest while working in radiation zones, it would be almost weightless, says University of Tsukuba engineering professor Yoshiyuki Sankai. The suit has other important features, like blocking radiation, interior fans to help circulate air, and monitoring breathing and heart-rates for signs of fatigue.
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http://japandailypress.com/robot-suit-to-be-used-in-fukushima-cleanup-controlled-by-brain-waves-1816592
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